Hi, everyone! Are you staying warm this January? I was just starting to think it was warming up, and it got cold again. Spring will not come fast enough for me. I have a new printable to brighten up your kids’ lunches for the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day: Valentine Lunch Box Jokes! These … Read More

Have you decided what to give your children’s teachers for Christmas this year? When I taught school, I received many thoughtful gifts from parents and students. My favorites were gift cards, homemade and store-bought goodies (let’s face it — I have a sweet tooth!) and fun things the kids made for me. Today I’ve collected … Read More

Are you a room mom or a classroom helper at your children’s school? If the classroom door is still plain and boring, it’s time to get creative and help decorate for Valentine’s Day. There’s no need to scour Pinterest for ideas. I’ve got you covered with 27 creative classroom door decorations for Valentine’s Day. RELATED: … Read More

I saw the weirdest thing the other day . . . a bunch of teenagers sitting together, all looking at their phones and texting away or playing games. No one was talking to anyone else. They were together, but in different worlds. With so much access to technology, face-to-face communication skills for teens are seriously … Read More

It’s back to school time! Kids, teachers, and parents are all busy getting ready for the big day. (Or, like, us, they’ve already started!) Cool bulletin boards and classroom door decorations are a great way to welcome a new class. I’ve collected some fun ideas to get teachers and parent helpers started. Check out 17 … Read More

While many of you are planning how to spend your last few weeks of summer, we desert dwellers are gearing up for back to school! We’re already worrying about clothes, school supplies, class schedules, and whether or not our kids will find friends at school. I can’t believe summer is over! To start the first day … Read More

What do your kid’s schools do for Halloween? The traditions around here are Halloween costume parades and class parties, and my girls look forward to them every year. Honestly, who wouldn’t? With a Fall carnival earlier in the month the halls and doors are all decorated (get ideas here), and the air just buzzes with … Read More

Attention room moms and school volunteers! Are you in charge of classroom door decorations for Halloween this year? Check out these cool (and easy) Halloween door ideas. 11 Easy Classroom Door Decorations RELATED: 25 Teacher Appreciation Door Ideas, Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Door Decorating I only created one of these doors, but I’ll do my … Read More